MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CAREFUSION, INC PLEURX PERITONEAL CATHETER MINI KIT; PERITONEAL, DRAINAGE CATHETER FOR REFRACTORY ASCITES, LONG-TERM INDWELLING

Catalog Number 50-9050

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pr (b)(4).Initial emdr submission.A follow up emdr will be submitted if additional information becomes available.Device problem code: a010402.Patient problem code: f26.

Event Description

(b)(6) 2023 - response: - the lot number 0001419865 given corresponds to the material 50-9050 and not 50-7050.Can you please confirm if this is correct? - yes this is correct, it was a mistake by myself.- was the cuff loose? - not known.- was the cuff visible outside patient body? - yes.- was the cuff disconnected from the catheter? - not known.- what was the impact to the patient? - leaky catheter exit point.- was there infection at catheter site? - not known.- was there leakage? - not known.__________________________ description of the problem (what / why) - cuff looks out.How often did the defect occur - once.Medical intervention (other than first aid) - not required.Needle stick/probe stick - not required.Other measures taken - no.Safety problem - no.Problem solved - yes.How was the problem resolved / additional information - the physician was at the family's home because mrs.Lück's current health condition does not allow her to go to the clinic.The polyester cuff continues to peek out.This is what mrs.Lück wanted because otherwise she would be in too much pain.However, the incision on the catheter was closed again so that no more effusion can flow out.Photo / sample available - no.Safety valve broken / damaged / defective - no indication / not applicable.Safety clamp open if valve broken./ damaged./ d.- no indication / not applicable.Safety valve lug broken / damaged - no specification / not applicable.Locking tab broken / damaged - no indication / not applicable.Leakage - no indication / not applicable.Successful drainage - yes.Contact with blood / body fluids - no indication / not applicable.Change in course of treatment due to event - no indication / not applicable.Time spent in catheter - (b)(6) 2023.Where is the catheter located: in the abdomen or chest? - abdomen.Connected device (pleurx/peritx/brand) - 50-70-50.Procedure performed by - ewimed employees.Performed in - home.Additional information - none / not relevant.Per sap lot number 0001419865 belongs to 50-9050.

Event Description

30/08/2023 - response - the lot number 0001419865 given corresponds to the material 50-9050 and not 50-7050.Can you please confirm if this is correct? - yes this is correct, it was a mistake by myself - was the cuff loose? - not known - was the cuff visible outside patient body? - yes - was the cuff disconnected from the catheter? - not known - what was the impact to the patient? - leaky catheter exit point - was there infection at catheter site? - not known - was there leakage? - not known.Description of the problem (what / why) - cuff looks out.How often did the defect occur - once.Medical intervention (other than first aid) - not required.Needle stick/probe stick - not required.Other measures taken - no safety problem - no problem solved - yes how was the problem resolved / additional information - the physician was at the family's home because mrs.(b)(6) current health condition does not allow her to go to the clinic.The polyester cuff continues to peek out.This is what mrs.(b)(6) wanted because otherwise she would be in too much pain.However, the incision on the catheter was closed again so that no more effusion can flow out.Photo / sample available - no safety valve broken / damaged / defective - no indication / not applicable.Safety clamp open if valve broken./ damaged./ d.- no indication / not applicable.Safety valve lug broken / damaged - no specification / not applicable.Locking tab broken / damaged - no indication / not applicable.Leakage - no indication / not applicable.Successful drainage - yes contact with blood / body fluids - no indication / not applicable.Change in course of treatment due to event - no indication / not applicable.Time spent in catheter - (b)(6) 2023.Where is the catheter located: in the abdomen or chest? - abdomen connected device (pleurx/peritx/brand) - 50-70-50.Procedure performed by - ewimed employees performed in - home.Additional information - none / not relevant.

Manufacturer Narrative

Pr (b)(4) follow-up emdr for device evaluation: no photos or samples were received by our quality team for evaluation therefore the failure mode could not be verified.A review of the internal manufacturing device records and raw material history files for the reported lot number 0001419865 was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections related to this incident were found.Product undergoes inspections during manufacturing, no issues related to the reported incident were identified, all procedural and functional requirements for product release have been met.Based on the available information we are not able to identify a root cause at this time.We appreciate you taking the time to bring this observation to our attention.Complaints received for this device and defect will continue to be monitored by our quality team for signs of emerging trends.

• Brand Name: PLEURX PERITONEAL CATHETER MINI KIT
• Type of Device: PERITONEAL, DRAINAGE CATHETER FOR REFRACTORY ASCITES, LONG-TERM INDWELLING
• Manufacturer (Section D): CAREFUSION, INC; 400 east foster rd; mannford OK 74044
• Manufacturer (Section G): CAREFUSION, INC; 400 east foster rd; mannford OK 74044
• Manufacturer Contact: anna wehrheim ; 75 n. fairview drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 17698867
• MDR Text Key: 322837519
• Report Number: 1625685-2023-00086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PNG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50885403075962
• UDI-Public: (01)50885403075962
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K141965
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 50-9050
• Device Lot Number: 0001419865
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other